Ethos of "I Ain't Marching Anymore"

Phil Ochs is the artist of "I Ain't Marching Anymore." He was well known for being a musician and poltical activist, speaking and singing at many anti-war and civil rights rallies. Being exposed to many controversy and being given the opportunity to gain information about the cost and opposing arguments, Ochs had been given enough information to be considered well versed on the topic, well enough to advocate. He may not have been personally affected, but he knew the issue, formed his own opinion and argued it as if he were an expert on the topic.